South Korea's Constitutional Court begins meeting on President Yoon's impeachment

Retired senior general Sir Richard Shirreff warned that Britain is not adequately prepared for a war with Russia and cannot rely on the US or Nato, stressing the need for a strong deterrent in Europe. Concerns were raised by former defence secretary Ben Wallace, Labour peer Admiral Lord West, and Nato general secretary Mark Rutte about the West's readiness for potential conflict with Russia. Sir Richard emphasized the importance of Europe stepping up its defense...

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit China soon for Special Representative talks, following an agreement reached in October regarding patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control. Tensions between India and China escalated in 2020 due to a border standoff in eastern Ladakh, leading to strained relations. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to engaging with China through bilateral discussions for a fair and mutually acceptable boundary settlement. Full Article

A 16-year-old New Mexico boy was arrested for allegedly killing his parents and two siblings, confessing to the crime while drunk and in a phone call to 911. Diego Leyva faces first-degree murder charges for the quadruple homicide in Belen, where his family members were found shot dead inside their home. Despite being intoxicated, Leyva surrendered peacefully and was hospitalized for detox before being detained in a juvenile justice center in Albuquerque as authorities investigate...

Paramount Network's Yellowstone concluded with a nearly two-hour finale featuring the death of a major character and the sale of the Dutton ranch to Thomas Rainwater for $1.25 an acre. A new spin-off was announced, focusing on Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton starting a new ranch after Beth fulfills her promise and kills her brother Jamie. The episode also shows the Indians destroying a pipeline and Kayce making a deal with Thomas to keep his...

Russia's central bank is expected to implement a significant rate hike this week to combat soaring inflation in the war-impacted economy, despite previous efforts to control rising prices. In November, the consumer price index rose to 8.9%, driven by escalating food prices and a weaker ruble due to recent U.S. sanctions, exacerbating the economic challenges faced by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Full Article

Canada Post workers in Toronto went on strike due to disputes over wages, job security, and weekend delivery staffing. The government intervened by referring the issue to the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which ordered workers back to work and extended the collective agreement. A 5% wage increase was agreed upon retroactively, acknowledging the impact of the strike on Canadians and emphasizing the need to adapt to a changing postal landscape. Full Article